The Son: Season Two; Production Underway on AMC Series

by Jessica Pena, December 19, 2017

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The Son is gearing up for season two. Recently, AMC announced filming has begun on the TV series’ second season.

Based on the novel by Philipp Meyer, the period drama follows the multi-generational “rise and fall of the McCullough’s, a Texas ranching and oil family.” The cast includes Pierce Brosnan, Henry Garrett, Sydney Lucas, Carlos Bardem, Jacob Lofland, Zahn McClarnon, Paola Núñez, David Wilson Barnes, Jess Weixler, and Elizabeth Frances.

Based on Philipp Meyer’s New York Times best-selling and Pulitzer Prize finalist novel of the same name, “The Son” is a multi-generational saga about the birth of America and the rise and fall of the McCullough’s, a Texas ranching and oil family. Season 2 finds Eli McCullough battling his most formidable enemy yet — a powerful business interest that will threaten his brood, legacy and burgeoning empire. In the midst of this growing storm, Eli’s son, Pete, returns home and brings more strain to the complicated internal dynamic. Meanwhile, in 1851, Young Eli is now a married man and a respected warrior among the Comanches, but when tragedy strikes his already stressed band, he is forced into a leadership position. Broadening the scope, 1988 is introduced, bringing the McCullough saga into the more immediate past. Here, at 85 years old, Jeanne Anne McCullough is forced to come to terms with a long-buried family secret. Throughout the season each member of the family will be forced to confront the sins of their past and adapt to a rapidly changing and unwelcoming world.

Lois Smith joins the cast as Jeanne Anne McCullough at 85 years old in 1988. One of the last survivors of the McCullough clan, she’s aged into a suspicious and guarded cynic who lives alone on the family ranch while still presiding over a large, multinational oil concern. Her storied career has included roles in film and the Broadway stage and she most recently appeared in the hit independent film Lady Bird. Additional credits include True Blood, Minority Report and her critically acclaimed performance in this year’s film, Marjorie Prime.

Jeremy Bobb plays Buddy Monahan, an affable and gregarious former wildcatter who now works as a fixer for Standard Oil of Pennsylvania. He’s a striver and a corporate climber, circa 1916, keen to prove his worth to his backers up north by cajoling ranchers into selling away their mineral rights. Bobb recently appeared in Godless,Manhunt Unabomber and The Knick.

Duke Davis Roberts plays Nocona, Young Eli’s friend and supporter within the Comanche world. Nocona is physically imposing, but also good natured and jocular. He is curious about the white world, and has been slowly learning English from Young Eli. Roberts prior credits include recurring roles on The Night Shift and Justified.

Glenn Stanton plays Fat Wolf, Toshaway’s estranged biological son who is now chief of another band of Comanches known as the Yap-Eaters. The two Chiefs will be forced to confront a deep and lingering animosity. He stars in the upcoming Blackpills series, Simi Valley.

David Sullivan plays Matthew Wentworth, a self-assured captain in the Texas National Guard who maintains a close relationship with Phineas McCullough, and acts as his confidante and booster. Sullivan most recently appeared in Flaked and will next be seen in the HBO mini-series, Sharp Objects.

Alex Hernandez plays Ulises Gonzales, an intelligent and ambitious Mexican immigrant working illegally for Jeanne Anne in 1988. His prowess working with horses provides him with the chance to spend more time with Jeanne Anne and to learn more about the storied McCullough family’s history. Hernandez will next be seen in the third season of the Peabody-winning series, UNREAL.”

I watched every episode of The Son it was a wonderfully written show and had a great cast. It was so different han other shows on. I can’t wait until season 2 is here. Please get it back on the air ASAP>

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January 27, 2019 3:29 pm

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Karol Marino

Anxiously awaiting the return of THE SON. So many other series we watch have been canceled that we really hate waiting for the new seasons to start. COLONY was left at such an awkward point that we are hoping NETFLIX picks it up. DAMNATION is another series that we were looking forward to watching only to be disappointed once again. Hope NETFLIX grabs that one, too. When THE SON hadn’t shown up yet we feared that it had been canceled, too. Glad to hear it has not.

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October 3, 2018 3:01 pm

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Sandy Price

Loved this show and would watch season two if it actually ever makes it to television. Ten episodes for a season of any show isn’t enough, especially when it takes soooooooo long for the next season to start. I have forgotten what the first season was about; in fact, if I hadn’t been looking for other information and ran across this, I had forgotten about it altogether. Perhaps that is why so many good shows get cancelled for lack of interest? Not because it isn’t good but because seasons are too short (9-10 episodes) and too much time passed between… Read more »

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September 21, 2018 10:44 am

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Karol Marino

I feel your pain Sandy. I remember the good old days when we had 20-24 episodes and all sat on the edge of our seats waiting for the next season. Don’t know what they can be thinking to chop up everything the way they have…. We record the episodes then binge-watch the entire previous season so it’s pretty much seamless when the new season starts.

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October 3, 2018 3:05 pm

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Lulu

Will there be a season 2?

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September 8, 2018 3:23 pm

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Gail Bolyard

Can’t wait for the second season. Watched all of the episodes first season. Love to watch Pierce Brosnan. He’s a wonderful actor.

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April 20, 2018 2:41 pm

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Lillian Small

Can’t wait for 2nd season

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February 16, 2018 11:14 pm

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Deb Kerns

Best show on TV today!!! Excited to see season 2!

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February 10, 2018 12:58 pm

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Daniel Hatcher

Eagerly await season two

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February 6, 2018 3:10 pm

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Daniel Hatcher

One of the best series of 2017. Eagerly await season two.

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February 6, 2018 3:08 pm

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Tammy Bowles

Loved the first season, can’t wait for more!

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December 31, 2017 9:57 am

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Donna Dycus

Can hardly wait for season 2!! Enjoyed season 1 immensely!! Great acting and plot!!!